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On Episode 65 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're featuring part two of a special podcast presentation of TID's full length historical film, The Irrigationist: The Story of the Turlock Irrigation District. The Irrigationist is a historical documentary, produced as a way to celebrate TID’s 125th Anniversary. The film shares the successes, failures, challenges and strength of will that built the rich history of our customer-owned public utility.  Part 1 (Episode 64) left off in 1923 following the construction of the Don Pedro Dam, which was finished on time and on budget, launching TID into the electric business. The full film is available on the TID website at TID.org/History and is well worth the watch. Let’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.

On Episode 64 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're featuring part one of a special podcast presentation of TID's full length historical film, The Irrigationist: The Story of the Turlock Irrigation District. The Irrigationist is a historical documentary, produced as a way to celebrate TID’s 125th Anniversary with customers. The film shares the successes, failures, challenges and strength of will that built the rich history of our customer-owned public utility.  On this episode we explore the foresight, resilience, and commitment of TID’s founders and their belief of what reliable irrigation and the Turlock Irrigation District could mean to a dry parched valley. The full film is available on the TID website at TID.org/History and is well worth the watch. Let’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.

On Episode 63 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID's Director of Human Resources, Jorian Reed, as well as a few current interns, to discuss student internships. At TID, internships are more than just a summer job—they’re an opportunity for students to get hands-on experience with the District, contribute to meaningful projects, and understand what it’s like to keep the water and power flowing for our community.  And with National Intern Day quickly approaching the last Thursday of July, there’s no better time to shine a spotlight on TID’s internships. On this episode we discuss the District internship program, the qualifications needed for an internship, and the take-aways that can come out of an internship with TID.  Learn more about TID's Internship at www.TID.org/Careers.  Let’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.

On Episode 62 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Chief Financial Officer and Assistant General Manager of Financial Services, Brian Stubbert, to discuss prepay bonds. In a time when everything is getting more expensive, TID remains committed to our mission of providing reliable and competitively priced water and power. As such, TID is always exploring ways to ensure the lowest rates for our customer-owners.  One such way, in recent years, has been prepay deals. These complex financial arrangements will provide TID savings on commodities that the District is already purchasing, such as natural gas to generate power.  On this episode we discuss how prepay bonds work, how the District is leveraging these bonds, and the reason prepay deals make sense for TID.  Let’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.

On Episode 61 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're  celebrating five years of the TID Water & Power Podcast!  The Podcast officially launched in May 2021 and over those five years we’ve brought you 60 full episodes, 10 mini episodes, 70 amazing and informative guests, and 58 hours of content. So to celebrate five years of the podcast, we want to take a look back at some impactful episodes and informative moments from the podcast and have compiled short clips from several interviews throughout the years.  Episodes referenced: TID General Manager Michelle ReimersDon Pedro RelicensingWater RightsHydrological Forecasting and ModelingHow TID Became the First Irrigation District in CaliforniaPower Control CenterCommunity-Owned PowerValue of HydropowerAll Things RatesProject Nexus - Solar Over Canals Project UpdateKey Initiatives and Milestone Projects with TID General Manager Brad KoehnLet’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.

On Episode 60 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by Recreation Department Manager, Ryan Reis, to discuss recreation at Lake Don Pedro. For more than 50 years, the Don Pedro Reservoir has been a destination for boating, fishing, camping, and so much more. And behind the scenes is the Don Pedro Recreation Agency—ensuring recreation is safe, campgrounds are maintained, and everything continues to run smoothly.  On this episode we discuss the Don Pedro Recreation Agency, the recreation opportunities at Don Pedro, and the fun-in-the-sun that DPRA has planned for 2026. Let’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.

On Episode 59 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Water and Power Resources Planning Department Manager, Olivia Cramer, to discuss climate change and the impacts to the Tuolumne Watershed hydrology. TID is an industry leader in water operations thanks to investments in forecasting and modeling—as well as the talented team behind the efforts. But to maintain those operations—and ensure safe and reliable water supply for our customers—the District is assessing the ever changing hydrology and climate. On this episode we discuss the water year outlook and how we are assessing and mitigating climate change in our watershed.  Let’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.

On Episode 58 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID General Manager, Brad Koehn, to discuss the District's key initiatives and milestone projects.  2025 was an important year for the District. From project milestones to new initiatives, 2025 set the course the future of TID. However, with that groundwork laid, 2026 will be just as important with new projects, innovations, and long-term planning. On this episode we discuss current long-term initiatives, lookback at successes of 2025, and see what’s ahead for TID’s water and power operations.  Let’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.

On Episode 57 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by CEO of GreatBlue Research, Michael Vigeant, to discuss customer research and satisfaction surveys.  As a community-owned utility, it’s important for TID to understand the needs of our customers and understand how we can continue to meet expectations. Customer satisfaction surveys are a key part of receiving feedback from our community to understand those needs and expectations. On this episode we discuss the purpose of customer surveys, the approach to designing surveys, and the results of TID’s recent customer satisfaction surveys. Let’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.

Episode 56 of the TID Water & Power Podcast features a compilation of interviews with TID employees, community members, and more—all recorded live from TID’s Celebration of Water & Power event on October 8, 2026.  The TID Celebration of Water and Power is an annual event held at TID’s Main Office in Turlock that features interactive display booths hosted by TID employees, District equipment, music, giveaways and food trucks.  The event recognizes Public Power Week, Water Professionals Appreciation Week, Customer Service Week, and all things water and power. The annual gathering is open to all TID customers, TID employees and their families and is a fun opportunity to find out more about what goes on at your local public power utility.  We hope you enjoy hearing from some of the event attendees and that you will be inspired to join us for the Celebration in 2026!  Let’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.

On Episode 55 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Materials Management Department Manager, Jason Perez, to discuss materials management.  Driving around our community it’s impossible to miss TID equipment—from poles to transformers, vehicles, canals, irrigation gates, and everything in between. At TID, the Materials Management Department is tasked with procuring all of these items.  But it’s much more than that. As publicly-owned utility, TID has strict purchasing guidelines it has to meet and the Materials Management Department ensures that the District stays in compliance. On this episode we discuss the District’s purchasing requirements, how we work with vendors and suppliers, and how we manage an inventory of thousands of pieces of equipment.  Let’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.

On Episode 54 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Senior Electrical Engineer, Janis Scott, to discuss substations.  You may have seen TID substations in your neighborhood or while driving in our area, but you may not realize the important role they play within our system. Strategically placed throughout our electric service area, substations are critical for the transmission and distribution of reliable power to more than 240,000 people in the TID service territory.  On this episode we discuss how substations work, the role they serve in TID’s electrical system, and how we’re upgrading substation infrastructure to maintain reliability for our customers.  Let’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.

On Episode 53 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Civil Engineering Department Manager, Bill Penney, to discuss the District’s solar over canals pilot project, Project Nexus. Since 2022, TID and its partners on the project have been working on Project Nexus—an innovative pilot that covers portions of TID’s irrigation canals with solar arrays. The project, a first in the state of California, has the potential to provide benefits including renewable energy generation, reduction in aquatic growth, and much more—but it’s not without its challenges.  On this episode we discuss the recently completed project, the challenges of constructing a first-of-its-kind pilot, and what’s next for Project Nexus.  Let’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.

On Episode 52 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by President and CEO of the National Hydropower Association, Malcolm Woolf, to discuss the state of hydropower. Hydropower is one of the oldest ways to generate electricity—and was how TID originally entered the retail electricity business more than 100 years ago. And still today, not only at TID—but across the nation—hydropower provides clean and reliable power generation to millions.  On this episode we discuss NHA’s work in advocating for hydropower, the current opportunities and challenges the industry is facing, and what the future has in store for hydropower. Celebrate National Hydropower Day with us on August 24!  Read about the "Electric Biscuit" story mentioned in the episode here: https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/2020/03/triscuit-twitter-thread Let’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.

On Episode 51 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Civil Engineering Department Manager, Phil Govea, to discuss the modernization of our irrigation system.  TID’s irrigation system was built in the late-1890s and operates in much the same way as it was originally designed—flowing by gravity from La Grange Dam to and throughout our service territory.  TID cares for our 130 year-old system through rigorous annual maintenance. However, regulatory mandates, more frequent extreme weather events, and changing customer expectations, requires that the District continue to update and modernize the irrigation system to meet today’s needs and to be ready for the future. On this episode we discuss how TID’s irrigation system works, what improvements have been made to the system over the years, and the long term plans for the system. Let’s get social! Facebook: @TurlockID Instagram: @TurlockID Twitter: @TurlockID LinkedIn: /company/turlockid Find out more about TID at https://www.TID.org/podcast.